Morris Henry HobbsSt. Ann St. from Royal, Old New Orleans1943
1943
About the Item
- Creator:Morris Henry Hobbs (American)
- Creation Year:1943
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
- More Editions & Sizes:Edition not statedPrice: $400
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- Gallery Location:Raleigh, NC
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2446214140392
Morris Henry Hobbs
Morris Henry Hobbs was an etcher, engraver, painter, illustrator, woodcarver and teacher. He was born on January 1, 1892, in Rockford, Illinois. He studied drawing at the Art Institute of Chicago and with Ernest Dean, Clarissa Keith and Ralph Fletcher Seymour, who were primarily illustrators. He later branched off into the study of architecture and was identified with that profession for many years. Hobbs was drawn to New Orleans in 1938 with plans for creating a series of small prints of the French Quarter and many of the historic buildings scattered throughout the old section of New Orleans. He lived there for the remainder of his life. He was a member of the New Orleans Art League (president emeritus), the Louisiana Society of Etchers, the Chicago Society of Etchers, the National Arts Club, the Evanston Art Club, the Boston Society of Independent Artists, the Mississippi Art Association and many others. Hobbs exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution, Evanston Art Club 1930 (prize), the Toledo Museum of Art 1930 (prize), 1931 (prize), 1936 (prize), the Southern States Art League (1941 (prize) and the Louisiana State Museum Memorial Exhibition 1986. His work is represented in many public and private collections.
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